Japanese 381: Junior Year Writing on Japan
This is a guide for undergraduates who want to limit their research to English language resources.
Citing Sources
- Quick Guide on Citation Style for Chinese, Japanese and Korean Sourcescompiled by the Yale East Asian Studies librarians
Writing about Japan in English
- SWET - Society of Writers, Editors, and TranslatorsThis is an organization in Japan that you should investigate if you are interested in writing and translating, especially if you are living in Japan. See the link to their Japan Style Sheet.
- Monumenta Nipponica Style SheetIf you are writing in English but using Japanese sources, one of the most thoughtful guides to help you is the Monumenta Nipponica Style Sheet. It is adapted from the Chicago Manual of Style.
Writing
- Chicago Manual of Style This link opens in a new window
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The widely-used citation and style guide for scholarly writing.
- UMass Amherst Writing CenterMake an appointment with one of the writing center tutor's to go over your research paper. It is free and your grades may benefit from the skills you learn there.
- Oxford English DictionaryWhen in doubt, look it up.
